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Creating & manipulating basic shapes (cubes, Spheres, cylinders)

The document provides instructions for creating and manipulating basic 3D shapes such as cubes, spheres, and cylinders using a software interface. It details the steps for creating each shape, selecting and transforming them, adjusting their parameters, and performing basic operations like duplicating, combining, and deleting objects. Additionally, it includes navigation tips for viewing the scene effectively.

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Creating & manipulating basic shapes (cubes, Spheres, cylinders)

The document provides instructions for creating and manipulating basic 3D shapes such as cubes, spheres, and cylinders using a software interface. It details the steps for creating each shape, selecting and transforming them, adjusting their parameters, and performing basic operations like duplicating, combining, and deleting objects. Additionally, it includes navigation tips for viewing the scene effectively.

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Creating & manipulating basic


shapes (cubes, Spheres, cylinders)

1. Creating Basic Shapes


Cube
 Create a Cube:
o Go to the Polygon Primitives shelf (usually at the top of the
interface).
o Click on the Cube icon, or use the menu: Create → Polygon
Primitives → Cube.
o A cube will appear in the viewport.

Sphere
 Create a Sphere:
o Go to the Polygon Primitives shelf.

o Click on the Sphere icon, or use the menu: Create → Polygon


Primitives → Sphere.
o A sphere will appear in the viewport.

Cylinder
 Create a Cylinder:
o Go to the Polygon Primitives shelf.

o Click on the Cylinder icon, or use the menu: Create → Polygon


Primitives → Cylinder.
o A cylinder will appear in the viewport.

2. Manipulating the Shapes


Select an Object
 Left-click on the object (cube, sphere, or cylinder) in the viewport to select it.
Move, Rotate, and Scale (Transform)
 Move:
o Press the W key (or click the Move Tool icon) to move the object.
o Use the arrows that appear around the object to move it along the X, Y,
or Z axes.
 Rotate:
o Press the E key (or click the Rotate Tool icon) to rotate the object.

o Use the colored rings around the object to rotate it along specific axes.

 Scale:
o Press the R key (or click the Scale Tool icon) to scale the object.

o Use the squares around the object to scale it uniformly or along


individual axes.
Change Shape Parameters (e.g., for a Cube, Sphere, Cylinder)
 Adjusting the Cube:
o With the cube selected, go to the Channel Box/Layer Editor on the
right.
o Under the polyCube tab, you can change the dimensions by adjusting
the width, height, and depth.
 Adjusting the Sphere:
o With the sphere selected, go to the Channel Box/Layer Editor.

o You can change the radius, subdivisions, and other properties of the
sphere in the polySphere tab.
 Adjusting the Cylinder:
o With the cylinder selected, go to the Channel Box/Layer Editor.

o You can change the radius, height, and subdivisions for the cylinder
under the polyCylinder tab.
3. Other Basic Operations
Duplicate Objects
 Duplicate (Ctrl + D or Cmd + D on Mac) to make a copy of the object and
move it.
Combine Objects
 Select multiple objects (Shift + left-click to select multiple), then go to Mesh
→ Combine to merge them into one object.
Delete Objects
 To delete an object, select it and press the Delete key.
4. Viewing and Navigating the Scene
 Use the Alt + Left Mouse Button to rotate the camera around the scene.
 Alt + Middle Mouse Button to pan the view.
 Alt + Right Mouse Button to zoom in and out.

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